By Ravi - Jul 27, 2025 02:59 PM
West Indies have long been synonymous with explosive T20 cricket. From boundary-breaking sixes to match-winning knocks, their players have consistently made a splash in the shortest format of the game. When it comes to T20 Internationals, some names are known for their prolific run-scoring. West Indies batsman Rovman Powell scored 28 runs off 22 balls in the fourth T20I against Australia on Sunday, surpassing Chris Gayle in the list of big records in this short innings. Now Powell has come second in the list of West Indies batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International cricket.
West Indies left-handed batsman Nicholas Pooran. Pooran, who recently retired from international cricket at the age of 29, is West Indies' leading run-scorer in T20 internationals. In 106 matches, he has scored a total of 2,275 runs at an average of 26.14 and a strike rate of over 136. He has 13 half-centuries and a highest score of 98, which shows his ability to consistently bat aggressively and play important innings.
Current West Indies T20 captain Rovman Powell has surpassed a veteran player to reach the second position. Powell, who has scored 1,925 runs in 99 T20 international matches, has become an important part of the West Indies batting order with his aggressive style and ability to hit boundaries. He has one century and nine half-centuries to his name, while his highest score is 107 runs.
"Universe Boss" Chris Gayle is known as the "biggest hitter batsman" in the world of T20 cricket. In 79 T20 internationals, he has scored 1,899 runs at an average of 27.92 and a tremendous strike rate of 137.50. His record includes two centuries and 14 half-centuries, and his highest score is 117 runs. Gayle's explosive batting changed the face of T20 cricket around the world.
West Indies batsman Evin Lewis is known for his aggressive style and ability to baffle bowlers from the very first ball. Lewis has scored 1,643 runs in 61 T20 Internationals. His record includes two centuries and 12 half-centuries, including a highest score of 125*. When he is in full swing, Lewis is one of the most entertaining batsmen to watch.
West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels is one of the most popular batsmen in the world. Samuels has played many match-winning innings and played a key role in both West Indies' T20 World Cup victories (2012 and 2016). He has scored 1,611 runs in 67 T20 Internationals at a strike rate of 116.23. During his brilliant and effective batting, he scored 10 half-centuries, with his best score being 89*.
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